Higher Ground

4.8

727 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

Higher Ground is a bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the UK using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers.

The restaurant is open Wed-Sat at dinner and Thurs-Sat lunch. From 14th November ’24, Higher Ground is opening on Thursday lunchtimes and is now open from 5pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays!

At lunch a £40pp seasonal sharing menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu. At dinner, both an à la carte and a seasonal sharing menu at £58pp are available. Both menus are available when sat at the kitchen bar counter.

We often hold space for walk-ins at the kitchen bar counter so pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!

Reservations of up to twelve guests are accepted. For parties of 6x guests and over, the seasonal sharing menu is served.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Bistro, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
0161 236 2931
Website
http://www.highergroundmcr.co.uk/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Joseph Otway
Private party facilities
For larger bookings and for private hire/event enquires, please contact hello@highergroundmcr.co.uk

Location
Higher Ground, Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 4DY
Area
Manchester
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station (8min walk),<br />Manchester Victoria Train Station (14min walk), <br />Manchester Piccadilly Tram Stop (3min walk)<br /><br />Parking: NCP Car Park Manchester Piccadilly Plaza, City Tower, New York St, Manchester M1 4AJ (2min walk)
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Overall
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Food
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Service
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Ambience
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Innovative
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for fine wines
Manchester/Greater Manchester
British
Manchester
Best Overall
Manchester
Best Food
Manchester
Best Service
Manchester
Best Ambience
Manchester
Best Value
Manchester
Innovative
Manchester
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Higher Ground in Manchester is a culinary gem praised for its "outstanding food and service," with a "relaxed vibe" and "knowledgeable staff" who enhance the dining experience. The menu features innovative dishes using local produce, complemented by an "impressive wine list." Guests love the "seasonal sharing menu" and the opportunity to watch chefs in action at the counter. While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall experience is deemed "excellent value for money." The restaurant is celebrated for its "friendly atmosphere" and "exceptional hospitality," making it a must-visit destination.

727 Reviews

I
IOAN
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily one of the best dining experiences if not the best in the city. The quality of the food, service and drinks are all on a different level to dining rooms with treble the pricing structure. The friendly, relaxed atmosphere only adds to compliment the exceptional quality of the experience, with the attention to detail high despite the relaxed feel. A must visit
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Martin
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great selection of wine and friendly staff made for a fantastic experience 😍
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Helen
Manchester
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and our waiter was great. Will return.
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John
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect evening with friends, imaginative food, lively atmosphere and friendly service. Great for a casual meal or an occasion.
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Cheryl
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quite literally the best restaurant in Manchester
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Thomas
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, locally sourced food. Great wine and fantastic, friendly service!
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Amy
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The malted pudding was the best thing I’ve ever eaten
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Monica
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic restaurant! Lively and cheerful atmosphere, friendly and very capable table staff, a very knowledgeable sommelier who chose the perfect white for us from a list of unusual and delightful wines. The food was outstanding from an excellent and balanced menu, something to suit most tastes. Very well worth a visit and will do again.
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Denis
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food - gunard, turbot and celeriac dishes masterpieces. Service perfect.
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Pamela
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food service and ambiance highly recommend the taster option and special shout out to the lovely Ana for making us so welcome
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Higher Ground is rated 4.8 stars by 727 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Higher Ground, Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 4DY

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Manchester
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Bistro, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station (8min walk),Manchester Victoria Train Station (14min walk), Manchester Piccadilly Tram Stop (3min walk)Parking: NCP Car Park Manchester Piccadilly Plaza, City Tower, New York St, Manchester M1 4AJ (2min walk)
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Joseph Otway
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.highergroundmcr.co.uk/
Phone number
0161 236 2931
Private party facilities
For larger bookings and for private hire/event enquires, please contact hello@highergroundmcr.co.uk

Higher Ground

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What 727 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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